Blossom

SKU: PR.110418270

ISBN 9781491134160. UPC: 680160684267. 9 x 12 inches.

Chen Yi’s exquisite PLUM BLOSSOM is a fantasy on the Cantonese children’s song “Moonlight.” The evocative title is inspired by plum blossoms which in Chinese culture symbolize nobility, elegance, perseverance, independence, and faithfulness. The 4-minute work weaves all these traits into a set of variations. PLUM BLOSSOM was commissioned as a compulsory work for the 2019 Hong Kong International Piano Competition.
Commissioned by The Chopin Society of Hong Kong Ltd., my piano solo work PLUM BLOSSOM was written for the 5th Hong Kong International Piano Competition, for all 15 semi-finalists to perform as the compulsory piece in October 2019.In Chinese culture, the plum blossom symbolizes nobility, elegance, perseverance, independence, and faithfulness.The pitch material of the piece is taken from the beginning of the popular Cantonese children’s song “Moonlight.” There are developments of the initial material in variations throughout the piece, featuring expressions of the image with varied performing techniques for both hands, with the textures in layers.

SKU: CL.WBM-4868-01

This rousing Sousa march from the March King’s late career is available for the first time in an authentic concert-sized edition, meticulously edited by Sousa expert Keith Brion. Complete with extensive performance information, full score, and modern instrumentation, this march gem features a stirring treatment of Auld Lang Syne in the trio. Perfect for any performance situation, and ideally suited for adult community bands, this march will live on for generations to come. Exceptional!

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SKU: CL.WBM-4867-01

John Philip Sousa’s love of horses is reflected in this delightful march composition, The Black Horse Troop. Composed in 1924 for Troop A of the Cleveland National Guard, this wonderful march has a character and swagger unlike any other. The 6/8 meter and Sousa’s melodic genius create an astonishing musical image of a horseback unit on the move. One of the March King’s most beloved and most frequently requested marches. Outstanding!

SKU: CL.WBM-4763-01

This classic Sousa march is now available for the first time in the performance edition actually used and recorded by John Philip Sousa! Long a favorite, this sparkling new edition by Sousa authority Keith Brion incorporates Sousa own recorded post-publication performance practices, as well as a wealth of program notes and teaching materials. One of Sousa’s most interesting, mature, and complex marches, it was composed in 1923 for the A. A. O. N. M. S., better known as the Shriners, Nobles is one One of the truly great marches of all time!

SKU: CL.WBM-4763-00

This classic Sousa march is now available for the first time in the performance edition actually used and recorded by John Philip Sousa! Long a favorite, this sparkling new edition by Sousa authority Keith Brion incorporates Sousa own recorded post-publication performance practices, as well as a wealth of program notes and teaching materials. One of Sousa’s most interesting, mature, and complex marches, it was composed in 1923 for the A. A. O. N. M. S., better known as the Shriners, Nobles is one One of the truly great marches of all time!

SKU: CL.WBM-4764-01

Hereâ??s a solid and mature Sousa march thatâ??s a great choice for any performance occasion! Power and Glory incorporates an extraordinary treatment of Onward Christian Soldiers as the finale. This new, painstakingly edited Sousa-style edition by Keith Brion features authentic performance practices, as well as using the period performance style from the 1920â??s. This 1923 march classic was dedicated to Sousaâ??s friend Thomas Mitten, whose trolley company transported many Philadelphia music lovers to Sousaâ??s incredibly popular summer concerts at Willow Grove, Penn. The score to this new edition includes a wealth of historical information. Not to be missed!